College life can seem overwhelming with classes, homework, extracurriculars, and social commitments juggling act. Often, this pressure can result in burnout, a state of unrelenting physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion. In fact, there have been numerous studies that show a significant percentage of college students experience burnout, including: A study by Wiley found that 58% […]
The weight of leadership can be immense. Even the most resilient individual can be worn down by long hours, demanding decisions, and endless pressure. In fact, a UKG study found that a whopping 80% of managers feel burnt out – the highest percentage among all groups. Further, this burnout can have a significant ripple effect […]
We often consider long hours to be a badge of honor in our fast-paced, achievement-oriented world. As a society, we glorify the “hustle culture,” where working late and sacrificing personal time are seen as necessary steps to success. Suppose, however, that this relentless drive for productivity is actually leading us to burnout and not brilliance. […]
Burnout isn’t new and burnout recovery isn’t easy. According to new research from Future Forum, workplace stress has resulted in an all-time high level of burnout. The World Health Organization defines burnout as an increased mental distance from one’s job, feelings of energy depletion, and negativity, among 10,243 full-time desk-based workers polled in six countries, […]
A common saying among moms is that “there aren’t enough hours in the day.” That may sound hyperbolic. But, a survey by Campbell’s Well Yes! Sipping Soups found that moms spend almost 100 hours weekly on parenting duties. As a point of comparison, an average employee works 40 hours per week. For mothers, parenting tasks […]
Feeling as if work stress has become an indispensable part of your routine? Well, you might say, “Since when was it not?” but if stress is depriving you of your mental peace, upending your sleep cycle, and leaving you exhausted even on weekends — it’s a significant clue telling you your stress is turning into […]
Life in the early second millennium is quite a hectic or even manic one. Modern people try to do dozens of errands and be in several places at the same time. Family matters, household drudgeries, and social responsibilities keep us on the run when we finally call it a day at our work. And the […]
Considering that entrepreneurs are in the midst of a mental health crisis, it’s unhealthy to idolize those who are only known for their businesses. To be clear, I’m not talking about aligning a personal brand with a company — think Richard Branson and Virgin. I’m talking about the founders whose entire existence is their business, […]
There is a difference between working hard and overworking. And when people are staying in the office late, working on the weekends, and never taking vacations, they are showing major signs of being a workaholic. While being a “workaholic” is often seen as a badge of honor in today’s culture, it actually comes with negative […]
Whether you’re feeling stressed about a never-ending list of to-dos or worried about a fast-approaching deadline, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed, overworked, stressed and even anxious. Don’t you let the work pile up. These feelings get out of hand, it’s easy to find yourself in a state of burnout. However, rather than allowing […]
